Navigating innovation: the lived experiences of orientation & mobility specialists using assistive technology and virtual reality
By examining the lived experiences of O&M specialists, this study provides critical insights that guide the development of intuitive AT and VR tools while informing curriculum and professional training. These findings support more equitable service provision for individuals with visual impairments by promoting inclusive design, policy development, and user empowerment.
Authors
- Chao Peng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8838-2469)
- Lauren J. Lieberman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5393-104X)
- Pamela Haibach Beach
- Nicole Ness
- Samantha Leung
- Ben Lytle
Institutions
- Rochester Institute of Technology (US)
- University of Nebraska System (US)
- SUNY Brockport (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology
- Published
- 2026-02-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2026.2626466
- Primary Topic
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00